About The Word Hand glass

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Hand glass

Hand glass Meaning & Definition
Hand glass Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hand glass?

[n] light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image; "the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250"
[n] a mirror intended to be held in the hand

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hand glass: hand mirror | magnifying glass | simple microscope

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See Also | jeweler's loupe | light microscope | loupe | mirror

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